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Industry Wide Labor-Management
Safety Committee
Safety Bulletin #20
Guidelines for Use of Motorcycles
- The motorcycle operator
should hold a current, valid motorcycle operator's license. The
operator should be familiar with the techniques for safely performing
the requirements of the sequence to be photographed, taking into
consideration the terrain, driving surface and other conditions.
- Extreme caution in
the use of motorcycles should be exercised at all times both by
the operator and by persons in the vicinity. No persons should be
in the vicinity unless their assignment requires them to be there.
- Protective clothing
and equipment such as a helmet, gloves, etc., should be worn at
all times, the only exception being scene requirements while actually
being photographed. In such situations, protective clothing should
be worn under the costume if possible.
- Motorcycles, ramps
and other equipment shall be examined prior to use to determine
if they are in proper operating condition.
- The sequence to be
photographed, including ramps, jumps, lay-downs, endos and other
potential hazards, should be clearly set forth and discussed by
all persons immediately involved.
- All picture motorcycles
shall be equipped with a grounded cut-off switch (deadman switch).
When a stunt is to be performed, this switch shall be attached to
the handlebars and the wrist of the operator in such manner that
the engine shuts off when the rider separates from the motorcycle.
- A person qualified
under the circumstances to administer medical assistance on an emergency
basis shall be present or readily available at all rehearsals and
all performances during which planned potentially hazardous motorcycle
riding and motorcycle stunts are performed.
- Picture motorcycles
are not to be used for transportation. No one other than the designated
operator should be permitted to operate or ride on a motorcycle
unless the rider is required in the sequence to be photographed.
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